On his last full day in office, Gov. Bill Ritter announced a number of college-board appointments.

Those appointed include outgoing Democratic House Speaker Terrance Carroll to the Metropolitan State College board and outgoing Democratic Rep. Buffie McFadyen to the Adams State College Board.

GOV. RITTER ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO HIGHER ED BOARDS

Gov. Bill Ritter today announced appointments to various boards overseeing state colleges around the state, marking the final appointments of his term in office. Since January 2007, Gov. Ritter has named more than 3,200 people to state boards. Today’s nominations:

Colorado State University Board of Governors

Leonard W. Gregory of Pueblo West, appointed to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2014

Bonifacio A. Cosyleon of Pueblo, re-appointed to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2014

State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education

Anthony L. Leffert of Denver, appointed to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2014

James M. Johnson of Colorado Springs, appointed to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2014

John U. Trefny of Golden, re-appointed to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2014

Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees

Matthew S. Wassam of Sedalia, appointed to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2014

Peter R. Decker or Ridgway, re-appointed to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2014

Adams State College Board of Trustees

Liane “Buffie” McFadyen of Pueblo West, appointed to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2014

Timothy L. Walters of Alamosa, re-appointed to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2014

Metropolitan State College of Denver Board of Trustees

Terrance D. Carroll of Denver, appointed to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2014

Ellen S. Robinson, re-appointed to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2014

Michelle M. Lucero of Littleton, re-appointed to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2014

Western State College of Colorado Board of Trustees

Linda A. Clark of Denver, appointed to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2014

Todd M. Wheeler of Castle Rock, appointed to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2014

For more information about Colorado boards and commissions, or to obtain an application, visit the Boards and Commission website, e-mail boards@state.co.us, or call 303.866.6380.